Night Shift Production Supervisor: Lead Safety & Efficiency

Great Lakes Cheese; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Cheese is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee a 50-person shift, drive production efficiency, and maintain safety and quality across lines. You will lead hourly employees, coach teams, and coordinate with QC to meet daily goals.

Required are 4+ years in supervision and strong manufacturing process knowledge, with proficiency in MS Office and experience with labor planning. This role emphasizes continuous improvement and adherence to safety policies.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or technical education or commensurate experience.
• 4 years of supervisory experience or more.
• In depth understanding of manufacturing processes and related equipment.
• Ability to lead, support, communicate and direct line personnel.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Organize, lead and supervise production employees; solving problems before they develop.
• Provide assistance, coaching and guidance to line employees; fostering an environment etc.
• Champion safety culture.
• Collaborate with other manufacturing supervisors to schedule overtime and labor plan.
• Communicate and follow-up effectively.
• Manage a shift of 50 employees.
• Delegate responsibilities.
• Manage daily production boards and hourly target feedback.
• Observe and evaluate line processes and personnel.
• Direct day-to-day activities, including work force movements, time/attendance/vacation, etc.
• Perform daily system functions to track production scanning, consumption, errors, etc.
• Lead and motivate by example.
• Set expectations and hold employees accountable.
• Process daily employee issues and complaints; provide feedback.
• Facilitate special projects, customer requests, samples, etc.
• Work closely with quality control department.
• Assist with selection, hiring, advancement, transfer, promotion and termination decisions for the department.
• Evaluate employee performance and administer discipline.
• Manage continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Associate's degree or Technical education or commensurate experience

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Kronos

SAP

MES

Microsoft Office

Job description

Great Lakes Cheese is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee a 50-person shift, drive production efficiency, and maintain safety and quality across lines. You will lead hourly employees, coach teams, and coordinate with QC to meet daily goals.

Required are 4+ years in supervision and strong manufacturing process knowledge, with proficiency in MS Office and experience with labor planning. This role emphasizes continuous improvement and adherence to safety policies.